11 images that put gold's rarity into context

Since Ancient times, gold has served a very unique function in society.Gold is extremely rare, impossible to create out of thin air, easily identifiable, malleable, and it does not tarnish. By nature of these properties, gold has been highly valued throughout history for every tiny ounce of weight. Thats why its been used by people for centuries as a monetary metal, a symbol of wealth, and a store of value.Visualizing Golds Value and RarityWith all that value coming from such a small package, sometimes it is hard to put golds immense worth into context.The following 11 images help to capture this about gold, putting things into better perspective.1. The U.S. median income, as a gold cube, easily fits in the palm of your hand.2. A gold cube worth $1 million, has sides that are 2/3 the length of a typical banknote.3. All gold used for electrical connections in the Columbia Space Shuttle would be worth $1.6 million today.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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